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Ski & Board Margreiter is a ski rental shop located in Wildschönau, Tyrol, Austria. The company rents out skis, snowboards, ski boots, helmets, and winter sports equipment at its locations in Niederau, Auffach, and Oberau. The rental shops are situated right next to the main gondola lifts and offer equipment for beginners, intermediate skiers, and experts.

You can hire skis in the Wildschönau region from Ski & Board Margreiter. The ski hire network comprises three locations in Niederau, Auffach and Oberau, each situated right next to the main gondola lifts and ski areas. This means you can collect your equipment quickly and without having to walk far.

  • We are a family business with over 50 years of experience and run 3 hire shops, all of   which are in the immediate vicinity of gondolas/lifts
  • We are the only ski hire business with shops in all 3 locations which guarantee you consistency of quality across the valley
  • In each of our 3 shops customers can exchange goods, solve problems (e.g. badly fitting boots)
  • We offer you an extensive range of products

Yes, at Ski & Board Margreiter you can hire skis right at the valley stations of the gondola lifts. The hire stations are located right next to the main lifts in Niederau and Auffach. This saves you time and means you can hit the slopes straight after picking up your equipment.

Ski & Board Margreiter offers a wide range of winter sports equipment for hire, including:

  • Alpine skis for adults and children
  • Snowboards and snowboard boots
  • Skischuhe und Softboots
  • Helmets
  • Sledges
  • Snowblades
  • Cross-country skis and cross-country boots

This means you can get everything you need for your winter holiday in Wildschönau from a single source.

Yes, you can easily book your ski equipment online. Booking online saves you time when you arrive and ensures that your chosen equipment is available upon arrival. You’ll also receive a 10% discount on all hire items.

Online bookings are particularly recommended during the high season.

You save a lot of time in the shop and get 10 % discount

Booking is not strictly necessary, but is recommended. Especially during the peak season, booking online ensures that your preferred equipment is available.

Ski & Board Margreiter operates three ski hire shops in Wildschönau:

  • Niederau – right next to the Markbachjochbahn car park
  • Auffach – right inside the Schatzbergbahn valley station
  • Oberau – in the town centre, next to the Hotel Tirolerhof

This central location allows for quick access to the ski area.

Ski & Board Margreiter is suitable for:

  • Beginners
  • Intermediate skiers
  • Experienced, confident skiers
  • Snowboarders
  • Children and families
  • Teenagers and adults
  • Holidaymakers without their own equipment

The ski hire shop offers suitable equipment for all age groups and ability levels.

Yes, Ski & Board Margreiter is ideal for families, as it offers equipment for all age groups and has several branches in the Wildschönau region.

Hiring skis offers several advantages:

  • no need to transport your own equipment
  • modern, well-maintained skis - the latest models
  • professional fitting on site
  • less hassle when travelling
  • flexible choice depending on your skiing ability

Many holidaymakers prefer to hire skis to enjoy greater convenience and flexibility.

The process is simple:

  1. Book online or pop in
  2. Choose your ski boots and skis
  3. Have them professionally fitted by our expert staff
  4. Take your equipment away straight away and hit the slopes

The fitting ensures safety and comfort.

Means of payment: Cash, Mastercard, Visa or Amex

If you book online directly with us (www.ski-margreiter.at) you can cancel anytime without a reason

Equipment / Bindings-Setting

The right ski size depends on:

  • Height
  • Weight
  • Skiing ability
  • Intended use (piste, beginners, advanced)

The experts at Ski Margreiter will help you choose the ideal ski length and equipment in-store.

Ski 4*
Standard skis (easy/allround skis), for beginners and new intermediates

Ski 5*
Top skis, latest carving technology for intermediate/advanced skiers and sporty skiers

Ski 6*
Race carvers, for very good and very experienced skiers who like to ski at a high speed

Yes, helmets are available and are recommended for maximum safety, especially for children and beginners.

Yes, poles are included

Yes, all ski boots are fitted individually. All ski binding settings are adjusted in accordance with the latest DIN standard.  This ensures:

  • maximum safety
  • optimal comfort
  • better control whilst skiing

A professional fitting is crucial for a safe skiing experience.

This is achieved by strictly adhering to the latest DIN standard for ski hire.

Equipment fitted according to latest safety-standards according to height, weight, age, ski ability

For children we provide the following equipment:
Skis from 70 to 140 cm ski-length, boots from size UK

Yes, beginners benefit particularly from ski hire, as they are provided with equipment that is perfectly suited to their needs and do not have to buy their own gear.

Yes, the equipment can be hired for several days or for the entire duration of your skiing holiday.

Prices depend on:

  • Type of equipment
  • Rental period
  • Category (Beginner, Advanced, Premium)

You can find the current prices on the website.

The Ski & Board Margreiter ski hire outlets in Niederau, Auffach and Oberau are open daily during the winter season, with opening hours aligned with those of the cable cars in the Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau ski area. This means you can conveniently collect your ski equipment before your first lift of the day and return it after your skiing.

You can find the current and official opening hours for all locations, as well as any seasonal changes, on the official Ski & Board Margreiter website: www.ski-margreiter.at

There you will also find all the information you need about the individual ski hire locations, online booking and ski hire directly at the valley stations in Niederau, Auffach and Oberau.

Yes, Ski & Board Margreiter also offers a professional ski and snowboard service for personal equipment. You can bring your own skis or snowboard in for servicing to have them properly maintained and adjusted.

You can find full details of our services and prices in the ‘Ski/Board Service’ section: www.ski-margreiter.at/ski-board-service

No, Ski & Board Margreiter does not hire out goggles, gloves or ski clothing. The focus is on hiring out skis, snowboards, ski boots, helmets and other winter sports equipment.

Ski & Board Margreiter in Wildschönau does not hire out ski goggles, gloves or ski clothing. You should bring these items with you or purchase them from a specialist retailer.

Location and ski resort

Yes, the locations are right next to the main valley stations and ski lifts. This means you can hit the slopes straight away after collection.

Yes, the Ski & Board Margreiter ski hire shop in Niederau is located right next to the car park for the Markbachjoch gondola lift. This makes it particularly convenient for skiers and snowboarders.

Yes, the Ski & Board Margreiter shop in Auffach is located right at the Schatzbergbahn valley station. This is ideal for quick access to the ski area.

Yes, all hire shops are located either directly within the Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau ski area or right next to the gondola lifts. This makes the ski hire service ideal for skiers who want to get out on the slopes quickly.

Yes, Ski & Board Margreiter offers specialist ski equipment for children. This includes children’s skis, ski boots and helmets in various sizes. The equipment is ideal for young skiers.

Snowboards can be hired from Ski & Board Margreiter in Niederau, Auffach and Oberau. The hire shop offers snowboards for beginners and advanced riders, as well as suitable boots.

A good ski hire shop should meet the following criteria:

  • a central location near the gondola
  • modern equipment
  • professional fitting
  • a wide selection
  • experience in winter sports

Ski & Board Margreiter meets these criteria with three branches and a comprehensive range of services.

Collecting your hire equipment

No, collection is possible in each of the 3 shops

Should the equipment be collected on the previous afternoon after 2.30 p.m. or returned the following morning before 10 a.m. you will not be charged for that particular day

We would recommend the collection of the equipment on the previous afternoon (except fridays) or as early as possible next morning to ensure a quick fitting

No, the opening hours vary

Exchange

Yes, skis/snowboards can be exchanged once within the same category at no cost, by each extra exchange a service charge of Euro 15,-- will be charged.
By exchange for a higher category, the more expensive ski price will be charged.
Ski boots can be changed at any time without an exchange fee.
Equipment-change from Skis to Snowboard or vice versa is possible (the more expensive article will be charged)

Yes

Return of equipment

Yes, the return is only possible in the shop where it was hired

No, you only pay from the day of collection until the equipment is returned

Protection package / Theft / Loss / Breakage / Swapped equipment

With a 10 % supplement the entire equipment is insured against breakage, theft, loss and swapped equipment. If equipment is lost or stolen it is absolutely necessary to make a statement to the local police in Wörgl or a deposit must be paid:

Ski 6*: Euro 450,--
Ski 5*: Euro 300,--
Ski 4*/Snowblades: Euro 200,--
Ski boots: Euro 150,--
Children´s boots: Euro 80,--
Snowboard: Euro 300,--
Softboots: Euro 150,--
Helmet: Euro 50,--
Toboggan: Euro 150,--

Ski 6*: Euro 450,--
Ski 5*: Euro 300,--
Ski 4*/Snowblades: Euro 200,--
Ski boots: Euro 150,--
Children´s boots: Euro 80,--
Snowboard: Euro 300,--
Softboots: Euro 150,--
Helmet: Euro 50,--
Toboggan: Euro 150,--

Without a protection package, a deposit will have to be paid. The amount depends on the category:

Ski 6*: Euro 450,--
Ski 5*: Euro 300,--
Ski 4*/Snowblades: Euro 200,--
Ski boots: Euro 150,--
Children´s boots: Euro 80,--
Snowboard: Euro 300,--
Softboots: Euro 150,--
Helmet: Euro 50,--
Toboggan: Euro 150,--

If the missing article turns up we will refund the deposit.

Hygiene

Following each return, ski/snowboard boots and helmets are dried and disinfected using a modern shoe dryer

Ski/boot overnight storage

No, due to programme technical reasons this is not possible. But you can request this service in the shop.
We have ample storage spaces.

Purchase

Yes, should you have interest in our skis, boots, boards we can discuss a price

Group discounts

Yes, please contact info@ski-margreiter.at